By Sol Fury from TFW2005:More Transformers Rescue Bots sightings news now, and we've got a double-whammy of new sightings on that front. First up we have reports of the electronic Heatwave Rescue Dinobot being sighted in a Toys R Us in San Jose Caliornia and in Jonestown Pennsylvania. Heatwave the Rescue Dinobot is non-transforming, but features electronic lights and sounds.

Additionally at the same Toys R Us in Jonestown Pennsylvania, we have a report that the smaller 12 inch Rescue Bots Epic figures Boulder, Blades and Heatwave have been spotted, and it's almost certain that means Chase is out as well since all four would appear to be shipping together. No photo for this one, but the report is credible, so be sure to keep your eyes open if you are after these toys.

A big thanks go to JukeOutlander and engledogg of our 2005 Boards for the heads-up!

By Sol Fury from TFW2005:More new Transformers sightings! The Transformers Mr Potato Heads Optimus Prime with Grimlock set have now been sighted at retail, in a Toys R Us in San Jose, California. This set is a part of the mixable, mashable heroes series of Mr Potato Heads, and features Generation 1 themed Optimus and Grimlock - but that doesn't stop Optimus riding on Grimlock, Age of Extinction style!

By Sol Fury from TFW2005:Hot on the heels of the news that the second Takara-Tomy Arts Transformer / console mashup would be an Optimus Prime based on the original Playstation, we have a look at a prototype of the toy via Taghobby. This prototype which was shown off at the Summer Wonderfestival in Japan is unpainted but for the classic Playstation console logo on Prime's chest. Check out the images for a look at this upcoming release in the Transformers Takara-Tomy Arts series.

By Jacer from TFW2005:Hot news today from Arizona, board member, Dustinaz has found the Toys R Us exclusive Evolutions Bumblebee at a TRU Express at AZ Mills for $18.88. This is the first for those in the States to get our hands of the new Age Of Extinction deluxe 2014 Camaro.

By Zavien from TFW2005:Pictures are starting to surface from this year's Summer Wonder Festival in Japan! Thanks to AmiAmi's Twitter page we have our first look at a near-final D-Style Optimus Prime from Kotobukiya. This is also the first look at this release's accessories: namely Optimus Prime's trademark Energon Axe, Rifle, an alternate pointing hand and a miniature version of Optimus Prime's vehicle form. Stay tuned to TFW2005 over the weekend as more news from Wonder Festival hits.

By Zavien from TFW2005:Another picture from wonderfest comes from 2chan.net of what appears to be Arcee and Elita 1 pose able action figure. As the fest continues we will bring more info and pictures as they surface! Can't have to many fembots in ones collection.

By Zavien from TFW2005:Pictures are starting to surface from this years Wonder festival! Thanx to amiami.com twitter page we get first look at a D style Optimus prime. Not sure what else this cute little figure will do but stay tuned as I'm sure more pictures and info should surface soon.

By ORIO from TFW2005:Hot on the heels of Sunstorms arrival at US retail, we now have our first sighting of Masterpiece Prowl! The first, and hopefully not last, of the Masterpiece Datsuns to see a stateside release was found today at a Toys R Us in Clovis, California. Get your hunting caps on and check your local Toys R Us stores for this exciting new Masterpiece release!

By Sol Fury from TFW2005:It must be new stock day in Toys R Us, because we've got another sighting! Toys R Us San Jose in California has the Rescue Bots Epic Optimus Prime on shelves. Standing 22 inches tall, this one retails for $30 and has an opening chest to accommodate the 2 inch PVC figures. Big thanks to JukeOutlander for the heads up!

By Sol Fury from TFW2005:Two new sightings for you now, and first up, we can report that the Age of Extinction Custom Kreons have been found at a Toys R Us in San Jose, California. Wave 2 of the custom Kreons adds movie Bumblebee, Hound, Crosshairs and Galvatron into the mix. This assortment is currently the only way that the Age of Extinction Galvatron Kreon is available in a "standard" form - the one that comes with the Factory Battle set is boosted up with several extra Kre-O pieces.

By Sol Fury from TFW2005:IDW is bringing Hasbro and Rovio's Angry Birds Transformers to comics, Comicbook.com reports! In this light-hearted series which we're told is being played for laughs, the Allspark landed on Piggy Island, leading to the Transformers' personalities merging with the Angry Bird and Bad Piggy inhabitants!

Billed as a four issue series, IDW's Transformers editor John Barber will be handling the writing. Livio Ramondelli will be providing art for a framing sequence in issue #1, with Marcelo Ferriera handling the main art for the series. IDW mainstays Sarah Stone, Guido Guidi, Casey Coller, and Livio Ramondelli will be providing covers for the series.

Comicbook.com has the cover artwork for issue #1 of the series, which reveals a couple of new characters - a Bag Piggy version of Age of Extinction Galvatron, and Arcee who is the pink Angry Bird! Are they comic only, or a tease of what we might see in the game and its associated toyline?

By Mechafire from TFW2005:SDCC is still underway, and with it comes news about IDW's Transformers books.

Included here is...

• Information on More than Meets the Eye - story direction• Information on Robots in Disguise - story direction• Information on Combiner Wars - creative team and story details• Details on Transformers: Windblade, which has just wrapped up, plus the character's future• Information on Transformers: Primacy - story details and teases• Information on Transformers: Punishment - details on future availability• Information on Transformers Drift: Empire of Stone - how it will tie into the other IDW books• Transformers: Angry Birds - creative team, why it's being made, and story details• Transformers v. G.I. Joe - creative details, inspirations, story teases, and how well it's been doing sales-wise• Q&A with other misc. info

By Jacer from TFW2005:Hobbybase's Facebook page has been updated with in hand images of the upcoming Legends Class 2014 Wave 4 figures Cliffjumper with Suppresor and Nemesis Prime with Spinister. This is surprising to us seeing this wave before wave 3. Keep an eye on the front page for updates on the story as well as your local sightings thread over the next few weeks.

By Mechafire from TFW2005:SDCC is still underway, and with it comes news about IDW's Transformers books. Keep an eye on this space, as since we unfortunately had no dedicated staff covering the comic panels, we'll be updating with whatever info we can find. If you find anything, feel free to share and we'll add it to this roundup post.

By Mechafire from TFW2005:Not long after the main SDCC Transformers event, the Transformers: Age of Extinction G1 deco Voyager Slog/Sludge figure has gone up for preorder on Amazon, just as promised at the event. This figure is designed to fit in with the rest of your SDCC G1 deco Dinobot set, which should be going up for preorder on HTS soon. Amazon also notes that this guy is #18 of the Thrilling 30 collection.

By StayingInTheBox from TFW2005:Ani-Com Hong Kong 2014 is under way and with it we have a few photos to share with you thanks to TFW2005 boards member BladeStorm. Hasbro had a few displays set up at the show with some figures to show off. Most of the items we've seen previously, but still worthwhile to take a look at it. Including in the images after the jump:

Generations Leader Jetfire in-hand

Custom weathered version of Evasion Mode Optimus Prime

Hot Toys Optimus Prime - Starscream version

Prototypes from both Herocross and Kidslogic Bumblebee

Kidslogic's Optimus from the Beijing AOE Premiere (which is for sale at just about $12903.16 USD)

By Sol Fury from TFW2005:Taking a quick step away from the San Diego Comic Con 2014 coverage, we are happy to report that the Toys R Us exclusive Masterpiece Sunstorm has been found in US Toys R Us stores! TFW2005 member Deceptigtar reports that several fans are spotting the yellow Masterpiece Decepticon jet in Illinois. He's got a retail price of $79.99

By Sol Fury from TFW2005:Hasbro have released more official images as a part of their San Diego Comic Con coverage. This time out we have some official images of the Kre-O Battlechangers series - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Grimlock and Starscream.

These four bots are a bit different to other Kre-O sets - they can transform between their modes without needing to be disassembled! Arguably, this is what fans had hoped for from the Kre-O series from its inception - check out the images of these cool block toys and see what you think.